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Leapmotor announces smaller B10 for New Zealand
The Leapmotor B10 will be joining its larger C10 sibling here before the end of the year.
NZ new-vehicle sales June: Government Investment Boost sparks sales bounceback (including a BEV boom)
Numbers are up, and EVs had their best month since the Clean Car Discount.
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Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
For the car enthusiast
Next-gen Mazda6 could reportedly get inline-6 engine, RWD
Is Mazda poised to release a new Mazda6 complete with its brilliant new 6-cylinder engine?
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
More car news
Mercedes-AMG to drop 4-cylinder PHEV for sixes and, yes, V8s
Insiders have admitted the powerful 4-cylinder PHEV "didn't resonate" with buyers.
Hand-built Callum Mini restomod blends retro charm with modern tech
Fully rebuilt and modernised, this Mini doesn't come cheap...
New Xiaomi YU7 EV-SUV guns for Tesla Model Y with aggressive pricing
Xiaomi YU7 packs 288kW of power and 0 to 100km/h in 3.23 seconds with over 800km of range.
Blown cover: Vin Diesel’s missile-shooting Pontiac GTO up for grabs
The car from XXX is for sale, and still looks ready to fire missiles from its headlights!
Mercedes-Benz G 580 review: electric extreme
Think the AMG G 63 is silly? How about a fully electric G Wagen that is just as fast?
Morgan Super 3 review: when less (wheels) is more (fun)
It might have less wheels than other cars, but the tiny Morgan packs in more fun than most
Audi RSQ8 Performance review: more of everything
It packs Audi's most powerful road-going engine ever. You need more? The RS Q8 has more.
Me & My Car: Greg Murphy’s Cupra Formentor VZ
Cupra stands for "Cup Racer" so it makes sense that it appeals to the motorsport legend.
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Synthetic salvation: Lamborghini bets on e-fuels to keep the roar alive
Lamborghini’s new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 works with both petrol and synthetic fuels.
Mercedes-AMG’s Concept AMG GT XX packs serious tech under throwback looks
AMG's vision of its EV future is a seriously high-tech sedan with even more serious power.
Volvo XC60 becomes brand’s top-selling model ever
The Volvo XC60 just overtook the classic 240 to become the company's best selling model.
Old soul, modern snarl: 1968 Ford Mustang restomod heads to auction
The blend of classic charm and modern performance is set to go under the hammer next month
Your car keys carry four times more bacteria than a cellphone
Survey shows over a third of drivers never clean their keys.
How long EV batteries really last according to new data
Study shows that EV batteries degrade by 1.8% per year, retaining 64% range after 20 years
Hot Wheels unveils F1 The Movie diecast car
The latest entry into Hot Wheels and F1's collaboration features a 1:64th Brad Pitt!
Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive: ‘more a Porsche business model’
The new ID. Buzz 'electric Kombi' is very cool... and very expensive.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Expedition heads to Morocco
Spanning 811km, the customer adventure costs nearly $30k for a five-day off-road tour.
Four of the rarest modern Aston Martins go under the hammer
Four very rare Aston Martins have just gone up for auction on Collecting Cars.
Drivers prefer parking sensors and infotainment to driver assists, says eBay survey
A quarter of survey respondents also say they don't know how to use their ADAS.
Ultimate hybrid guide 2025: every petrol-electric car and SUV in New Zealand
This year is all about hybrids and we're all over it! Check out our buying guide.
Skoda Superb ute: students transform wagon into cycling support vehicle
Superb features lots of sliding stuff, including the tray and a side door.
‘Days of Thunder 2’ confirmed with Tom Cruise back in the driver’s seat
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the sequel is currently in development.
Suzuki Jimny gets a badge and a new beat in NSW
No high-speed pursuits: NSW Police have added a Jimny to support community engagement.
MG ZS Essence Turbo review: power play
MG has added 50% more power to the ICE ZS SUV by slapping a turbo on it. Is it worth it?
Mercedes-Benz backpedals on EV deadline, keeps petrol dreams alive
The company will extend petrol and hybrid models beyond 2030 due to slower EV adoption.
Matchbox New Zealand: new luxury sanctuary for car-elite.
Match box is a new members-only luxury car storage facility in Auckland.
Tasman gets tough: ARB previews full off-road kit for the Kia Tasman
ARB has previewed off-road accessories for the Kia's new ute.
NZ couriers, have we got an idea for you: meet the Honda Fastport eQuad
New e-bike-with-a-box will transform last-mile delivery, says Honda.
6 tips to stop your windscreen wipers squeaking
Squeaky windscreen wipers got you down? Here's what to do about them.
Mercedes-AMG E 53 PHEV review: what were you expecting?
Following on from the 63-badged models, here's a very different kind of Mercedes-AMG PHEV.
Maserati MC20 review: dark night
Fancy a supercar but don't want the obvious Ferrari or Lamborghini? Meet Maserati's MC20.
Ridden: Harley-Davidson’s new Softail models
Softails are the core of this brand, accounting for 60% of global sales.
All Black Beauden Barrett kicks off Kiwi Defender Octa launch
Watch the rugby legend drive the $300k Octa 4x4 on his home turf.
Eight-year-old sets new lap record at famous Goodwood Motor Circuit
Alyssa smashed the previous record by 10min in her Austin Pedal Car.
Humble Honda CR-V will break new ground at Pikes Peak Hillclimb
Honda's family SUV will be the first hydrogen car to compete in the iconic race.
All-new Nissan Leaf revealed as sleek electric SUV.
The new Leaf is a more powerful, roomier and tech-laden electric contender.
BMW M3 CS Touring for New Zealand: tyre-smoking 180 on local launch
BMW said CS Touring wasn't destined for NZ, but now it is (presumably sideways).
Retro caravan channels Frank Lloyd Wright
Airstream has revealed a new caravan styled after Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West.
Audi scraps EV-only plan, keeps petrol engines alive
Audi has hit the brakes on its EV-only ambition, officially walking back plans to end ICE.
